Antiquities,ancient Roman-Egyptian pottery vessel fragment

Roman-Egyptian pottery vessel fragment

£150

A fragment from the side of an elaborate moulded pottery bowl or cup.

The surface is decorated with a warrior who is depicted naked except for a helmet and a cloak slung over his shoulders, he holds a large oval shield in his left hand.

The nakedness of the figure and the unruly hair below the helmet suggests that this is a depiction of a Roman enemy, probably forming part of a battle scene commemorating a military victory.

Egypt, Roman Period, 1st or 2nd Century AD

Fragment as shown, repaired from three pieces.

Size: 8 x 3.9 cms

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